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Patent GB-2220725-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbers
Inventor: CURNOW RAYMOND C
IPC: F16F9/34
Filed: 1988-07-13
Abstract: A shock absorber comprises a plunger 12 movable within a primary chamber 17 containing a fluid, and a porous disc 20 separates the primary chamber from a secondary chamber 18, with the arrangement such that movement of the plunger within the primary chamber towards the porous disc produces flow of the fluid through the pores of the disc into the secondary chamber. The interior of the cylinder is preferably divided into three chambers, the third 19 being separated from the second by a second porous disc 21. The fluid within the cylinder is preferably a gas, and the or each porous disc may be a sintered plastics disc produced by sintering together finely divided metal and plastics powders and then leaching out the metal particles.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221531-A (GB)
Title: Sighting cooking oven interiors
Inventor: PARKER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 1988-08-02
Abstract: A cooking appliance comprises a hob unit 1 disposed immediately above a cooking compartment, for example a microwave oven, the hob unit 1 having a heat resistant glass top 2 at least part of which 5 is transparent whereby the interior of the cooking compartment can be viewed through the hob unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225811-A (GB)
Title: Device for converting sea and wind energy to rotary power
Inventor: PRICE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 1988-12-08
Abstract: The device comprises a framework mounted on piles and supporting a plurality of floats connected to arms 13 for transmitting motion due to wave action to an output shaft by means of ratchet devices. A wind driven rotor 35 having pivotable vanes 37 is also provided and contributes to the power output of the device. A water level sensor unit, comprising a float, is also provided and a mechanism associated therewith enables the framework to be raised or lowered in response to changes in water level. Details are given of the gearing, couplings, bearings and shafting necessary for transmitting drive through the device, for controlling the vanes 37 of the wind driven rotor, and for adjusting the height of the framework. The device is constructed in sections, details of which are also given. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226456-A (GB)
Title: Aerial mounting
Inventor: CUMMINGS TONY JOHN
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1988-12-22
Abstract: A pivotal mounting bracket assembly 2 is provided for a satellite dish aerial 1, the assembly comprising a first member 5 for attachment to a vertical wall, a second member 11 vertically pivotally mounted to the first member 5, a dish carrier member 16 horizontally pivotally mounted to the second member 11, and a bracing member 24 extending between the first member 5 and the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229367-A (GB)
Title: Artificial airway device
Inventor: BRAIN ARCHIBALD IAN JEREMY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: An artificial airway device, for use in place of an endotracheal tube to facilitate lung ventilation in an unconscious patient, is in the form of a laryngeal mask comprising an airway tube (10) opening into the interior space or lumen of a mask portion (12) whose periphery (14), which may be inflatable, is adapted to seal around the inlet (36) to the larynx (38), thus securing the patient's airway and permitting spontaneous or controlled ventilation. Drainage from the anterior region of the mask or directly from the oesophagus is provided by suitably arranged drainage tubes arranged for insertion with the mask. A soft, flexible upstanding collar (27) is carried by the periphery (14) of the mask, so as to surround the lumen of the mask and improve the sealing contact with the tissues around the circumference of the laryngeal inlet (36).
Patent GB-2230200-A (GB)
Title: Wetting dolls
Inventor: MADDOCKS RICHARD JOSEPH
IPC: A63H3/24
Filed: 1989-04-15
Abstract: A child's doll has provision for administration of fluid by the child, for example from a feeding bottle, and for release of the fluid, for example to wet a nappy. Delay means is provided whereby a delay is introduced between liquid administration and liquid release. The delay means comprises a liquid reservoir 24 and associated siphon apparatus 30. A moisture detection circuit detects release of moisture at 48, and actuates a baby cry sound generator 44. The crying ceases when the doll has been wiped dry. A groove maintains the moisture and hence the crying until a thorough drying job has been done. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228398-A (GB)
Title: Transplanting equipment
Inventor: HOLT JOHN BRIGGS
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1989-12-12
Abstract: Transplanting equipment operative to remove plants from a row of first pots 12 into a row of larger pots 23 includes plant-embracing helical probes 16 reciprocating in unison along beam 21 and movable vertically by means of plates 18, 19 to raise and lower the plants. Reversible drive means are provided to rotate the probes. Pots 23 are moved by means of plate 39 to tamping unit 25 which is vibrated vertically and where infill-compost from hopper 34 is delivered to the pots via chutes 27, 28. Plate 39 also delivers filled pots 23 to delivery conveyor 41. Pots 23 are initially stacked with pivotal supports 212, 213 for the lowermost pots 216, 215 being withdrawn in sequence under the control of cam means to release each pot in turn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244680-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic array bag system for sealing metallic members
Inventor: KASSBAUM GARY WOLFGANG
IPC: B63B43/16
Filed: 1990-04-11
Abstract: A magnetic array bag system (10) e.g. a breach mat for emergency sealing of an opening (14) in a metallic panel-like member (12) e.g. a hull plate comprises a frame having a first and second member (16a, 16b) having at least one surface of a magnetized metal (20) for releasably attaching the frame to the panel-like member (12) on opposite sides of the opening (14), and a bag member (18) extending between the first and second members (16a, 16b). The bag member (18) has a valve (30) for receiving a fluid, whereby inflation of the bag member with a fluid expands the bag member to forceably abut the bag member against the panel-like member (12), thereby sealing the opening (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231432-A (GB)
Title: Display card holder
Inventor: SAWYER THOMAS E
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 1990-05-08
Abstract: A display card holder which securely holds and displays a directory card 26 for use in connection with shopping baskets comprises a releasable outer frame member 22 which clamps the card to a backing member 18. The backing member is adapted to be coupled to the basket and this may be achieved by the use of a second backing member 20, with fasteners for attaching these two backing members together with a wall of the basket therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246592-A (GB)
Title: Roller mounting bracket
Inventor: GUNN ROGER KENNETH
IPC: E06B9/50
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: A bracket for supporting a roller, such as a roller blind to a wall or a ceiling comprises a body 2 for attachment to a surface and a rotatable locking member 2, both including slots 12, 20, 21 which can be aligned by relative rotation of the locking member and the body to admit a pin of a roller; subsequent rotation of the locking member moving the slots out of alignment to prevent withdrawal of the pin via the slot. As rotation of the slots out of alignment following admittance of the roller pin prevents withdrawal via the slot, accidental upward displacement of the pin cannot take place. The bracket is preferably arranged so that the pin can be admitted at a point away from the wall or ceiling to facilitate easy installation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235779-A (GB)
Title: ECHO PLANAR IMAGING USING 180ì PULSES
Inventor: MANSFIELD PETER
IPC: G01R33/561
Filed: 1990-08-06
Abstract: A magnetic resonant image of an object is produced by subjecting the object to an initial slice selection to provide an active region and by subjecting the active region to a plurality of 180 DEG  RF pulses and appropriate amplitude modulated x and y gradients.
Patent GB-2238150-A (GB)
Title: Railway signalling systems
Inventor: CRIBBENS ALAN HUGH
IPC: B61L1/18
Filed: 1990-11-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01766 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 29, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 29, 1992 PCT Filed Nov. 16, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/07302 PCT Pub. Date May 30, 1991.A railway signalling system for the detection of a train within a defined section of track by means of track circuit apparatus utilizes the rails within the section as part of the track circuit. The rails are electrically shunted by the wheels and axles of a railway vehicle of the train in the section. The presence of a train is detected by detecting the change in the shunt impedance between the rails of the track circuit when a train enters the section. To improve the reliability of the track circuit a shunt assist circuit is provided. This shunt assist circuit comprises an inductive loop aerial provided on the railway vehicle so that it is closely coupled, inductively, with the rails, whereby when the loop aerial is energized from an alternating source, a current is induced in the wheel-rail-axle circuit.
Patent GB-2238273-A (GB)
Title: Printing and moulding board game parts
Inventor: SHAW DAVID JOHN TWEMLOW
IPC: B41M1/30
Filed: 1990-11-26
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game including a playing board or surface which is produced by a distort printing process, the playing board or surface forming part of packaging means for the game, the packaging means in a first mode being adapted to house and contain playing pieces and other items forming a part of said apparatus and in a second mode forming the playing board or surface for said playing pieces and other items. The printing process involves moulding a plastics sheet and decorating or colouring it as desired, flattening it and transferring the flattened pattern to artwork to produce a printing screen. The screen is used to print on a second plastics sheet which is then vacuum moulded to the same shape as before to produce a game component without distortion of the decoration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251106-A (GB)
Title: Multi-point detection systems
Inventor: MADDOCK PETER RODNEY
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 1990-12-18
Abstract: A centralised monitoring unit for a multi-point detection system, e.g. nurse call or intruder detection system, comprises a data input/output unit 22 for connection to a plurality of detectors, such as a nurse call station 23, in daisy-chained manner, to permit an addressing unit 27 to supply a respective interrogation signal to each detector in turn, responses causing code numbers indicative of actuated detectors to be displayed 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239205-A (GB)
Title: A method of electrically spot welding metal filter elements
Inventor: BARALLE DENIS LOUIS
IPC: B23K11/00
Filed: 1990-12-20
Abstract: In a method of electrically spot welding a metal filter element to a metal support they are interposed between two electrodes each having an active surface area of not less than ten times the mesh area of the metal filter element. Electrical pulses of lower current than the current used for conventional spot welding are applied and successive weld spots overlap in such a manner that the overlap area between them lies in the range 50% to 60% of the area of each weld spot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255081-A (GB)
Title: Re-sealable portable containers
Inventor: ERTE UMUR TALIP
IPC: B65D17/50
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: A portable container, particularly a beverage can, is resealable in order to prevent spillage or product spoilage and includes an aperture 2 defined by a region of weakness 3 in its top end wall which is opened by depressing a cover attachment 11, the cover attachment being further used to seal the aperture by rotating about pivot 4 on an axis parallel to the side wall from a position clear of the aperture to a position overlying the aperture. The cover is attached to the end wall and either the cover or the end wall has a seal attached formed of a polymeric sealing material. The cover may also be biased against the end wall via the resilient seal by one or more biasing means which may be bosses 5, or latching means around the edges of the aperture, or the edge of the aperture remote from the axis of rotation may be raised (fig 6). The cover may carry a clip configuration to interlock with an edge of the end wall when the cover is positioned over the aperture. The cover may be located on the inside face of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252536-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible trolleys
Inventor: JOLLEYS JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: A trolley 10 has a collapsible frame comprising pairs of legs 12A, 12B pivotally connected in scissor fashion. Cross pieces 13 and 14 provide locations for removable trays 24A and 28. The tray 24A is designed for cleaning uses but may be replaced by a tray designed for serving purposes. A slidable member 42 may be moved from a stowed to an in use position where it can support a waste bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247566-A (GB)
Title: Electro-luminescent indicating panel
Inventor: KAWASHIMA TOMOYUKI
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: Reduction of weak points in insulating layers that are used in electro-luminescent indicating panels, and prevention of degradation of the image quality and reduction of the service life are achieved by the use of insulation films 31, 51 coated with fluidic materials and sintered. If the light emitting film 40 is divided into light emitting cells, the dimensions of the light emitting cells are made greater than those of the intersection areas of lower electrode films 20 and the upper electrode film 60 associated with those cells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248661-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling the brake pressure in an anti-lock vehicle brake system
Inventor: KAMPFMANN WOLFGANG
IPC: B60T8/78
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: In a method of controlling the brake pressure of a vehicle brake system equipped with anti-lock protection it is provided to measure the slip and/or rotational retardation of a wheel whose brake is applied to compare each measured value with a given threshold value so as to lower the brake pressure if the threshold value proves to have been surpassed. Undesired pressure reductions can be avoided by increasing the threshold value for given periods of time from a basic value (SG) and subsequently decreasing it again. At a point in time T1 at which the rotational retardation of the braked wheel is greater than a value Ax corresponding to a maximum physically feasible slowdown of the vehicle the threshold value is increased abruptly, to be decreased thereafter according to a predetermined function of time. During the lowering of the threshold value the change in speed of the retarded wheel is measured over given intervals of time  DELTA T and compared with the instantaneous threshold value. If the comparison demonstrates that the change in speed in question is greater than the instantaneous threshold value, the threshold value is reduced to the basic value (SG). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252241-A (GB)
Title: Work station for computer system
Inventor: SCHAPIRO JOACHIM ISRAEL
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1991-12-10
Abstract: A work station (120) for a computer system, comprising a keyboard (14), a computer (11), a monitor (12), and a printer (15), has a first shelf (131) on which the keyboard (14) is supportable, a second shelf (132) on which the monitor (12) is supportable and which is so positioned that the screen (13A) of the monitor (13) is situated substantially at the surface level (31A) of the first shelf (131). A third shelf (133) of the work station is situated above the second shelf (132) for support of a printer (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264462-A (GB)
Title: Lite and power decor for do-it-yourself or professional installation
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: Lite and power decor is a do-it-yourself product designed to provide a simple and safe-to-install finger plate/decorative trim which fits beneath and around light or power switches (single and double versions). The identical components (A) of which there are two, are designed to be interlocked and then trapped beneath the existing switch face plate (C) when the face plate of the switch is secured to the wall by its two securing screws. Following this installation, the trim plate (B) is simply pushed (snapped) into its recess (D) to complete the assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255208-A (GB)
Title: Current control apparatus for air-conditioning system
Inventor: OZU MASAO
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: Current control apparatus for an air-conditioning system has a first controller 20 for detecting an overall load current and calculating distribution values for distributing a current margin with respect to an overall current limit value to respective air-conditioners 11, 12. Second controllers (within the air conditioners) are adapted for respectively controlling the air- conditioners 11, 12 so as not to exceed individual current limit values, and for carrying out an incremental correction of individual current limit values in accordance with distribution values calculated by the first controller. Current control is effected by varying the operating frequencies of the air conditioners, and by turning them on or off in dependence on the detection of temperature and human presence. Control information is communicated using infra-red transmitting and receiving devices 15, 16, 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256290-A (GB)
Title: Servomotor control system for multi-axes.
Inventor: NAGASAWA TOSHIAKI
IPC: B25J9/18
Filed: 1992-05-26
Abstract: A servomotor control system for multi-axes has plural servo-controllers 18, each of which operates m rotational speed control loops and m current control loops for m servomotors 11, 12, 13 simultaneously, where m is a predetermined integer greater than unity. A single positioning controller 16a with a single teaching box 14a handles n servo-controllers in parallel, where n is a predetermined integer greater than unity, whereby mn servomotors in total can be controlled by a single system. In the system, the multiple servomotors are divided into groups each including up to six servomotors to be controlled as a group and independently from servomotors belonging to other groups. The system can easily be expanded by a minimum addition of servo-controllers (18n) and/or positioning controllers (16n') to include servomotors more than mn, in which addition of one or more teaching boxes (14n) is possible whenever they become necessary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255400-A (GB)
Title: Water heating arrangement
Inventor: UTTLEY GERALD
IPC: F24H1/52
Filed: 1992-06-29
Abstract: A water heating arrangement and in particular a combined water heating/central heating arrangement is provided with an enhanced water heating facility compared with existing combined water heating arrangements. The water heating arrangement comprises a primary hot water circuit and a secondary cold water circuit with both circuits including water-to-water heat exchange means located within a storage tank containing intermediate temperature water. The combined water heating arrangement is designed for cylinder/airing cupboard, floor standing and wall mounted applications and consequently provides a siting flexibility not to be found in existing combined water heating arrangements.
Patent GB-2269227-A (GB)
Title: Portable flashing light unit
Inventor: CZYLOK TADEUSZ LUDWIK
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: A portable light unit which can be used to attract attention while the user is on the move and away from a fixed beacon, eg on a car, comprises a main case (1), into which are fitted a sealed xenon strobing beacon (2), rocker on/off switch (3), fixing point - stud illustrated (5), sealing gasket (7), metal battery holding bracket (4) and sprung centre pin (6), which mates with the positive battery contact. A rechargeable battery already in production for use with a range of portable radio equipment fits on to the base of the light unit.
Patent GB-2259831-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction apparatus
Inventor: SATO NORIHARU
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: The micro-processor 2 calculates from the vibration frequency of the engine 1 the secondary sound signal which is in antiphase with the noise and which is thus able to cancel out the noise, and supplies it to the loudspeaker 5. The divergence detection circuit 8 monitors the incoming secondary sound signal, and when the secondary sound signal leaves a normal- value range, it decides that the noise is increased, and automatically stops the secondary sound output from the loudspeaker 5. Therefore, it can be prevented that the noise is reversely increased by the secondary sound, and system stability is increased. The divergence detector can be placed at various points in the system (figs 3,4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271612-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft fuel shut-off valve.
Inventor: HARRISON PETER EDWARD
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: The valve and its operating member are enclosed in a casing which is constructed/positioned so as to prevent operation of the valve by means other than manual input. The input may comprise a key, or a transducer arranged to apply operating forces to the output member in response to pneumatic, acoustic or hydraulic pressures, or infra-red or other electro-magnetic radiation. The casing may be located below a vehicle transmission tunnel (26, Fig. 1). The linkage between the input and the valve may take various forms (Figs. 2 to 8).
Patent GB-2272181-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking devices
Inventor: BRAMANTE GABRIELE
IPC: B43M15/00
Filed: 1992-11-04
Abstract: An interlocking device (hereafter referred to as the pin) has an elongated shaft, 9, a solid end, 10, incorporating a sheath, 8, to receive the elongated shaft of a similar pin, Fig 1, so that single pins can be joined into a flush unit of two pins, Fig 2. The interlocking device can be applied to provide the safe and easy storage, carriage, handling and use of pens, screwdrivers, chisels and precision handtools, drawing pins, keys, knives, forks and cutlery and any other instrument comprising an elongated shaft. The interlocking device can also be applied to didactic aids whereby a particular shape (comprising the elongated shaft) must be matched to an identical receptacle (comprising the sheath). The unit of two pins is releasably flush secured to a similar unit of two pins via male and female friction coupling on the edges of the solid ends, 6 and 7, so that a block of any number of flush multiple units can be assembled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273488-A (GB)
Title: Bulk container with removable tray
Inventor: OWEN DONALD RAE SYDNEY
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A tray for use in the base of a collapsible intermediate bulk container, particularly for carrying viscose liquids within plastic bags, has a floor 42 which, in use, slopes downwardly from the rear of the base towards a discharge gate and side portions 43 and 44 which slope in the same direction. The tray has flanges 47, 48, 49 and 50 which in use rest upon the upper edges of the base. The front portion of the tray 45 is formed with a discharge aperture 46 through which the nozzle of a bag can project and the base is formed with its own gate, again for access to the nozzle of the bag during discharge.   <IMAGE>